Configurational Forces as Basic Concepts of Continuum Physics (Applied Mathematical Sciences Vol.137) (2000. XIII, 249 p. w. 7 figs. 24,5 cm)

For the last decade, the author has been working to extend continuum mechanics to treat moving boundaries in materials focusing, in particular, on problems of metallurgy. Included is a presentation of configurational forces within a classical context and a discussion of their use in areas as diverse as phase transitions and fracture.